Andy Murray produced a brilliant performance in beating Rafael Nadal to reach the final of the World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi.

The British Number 1 was a straight sets winner by a 6-2, 6-0 score.

Although it is technically considered to be exhibition tournament, the event is widely seen as the unofficial season opener.

It is Murray's first win over one of the so-called big three of Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer since his Wimbledon triumph in 2013.

The first Grand Slam of the season in Australia begins on January 19th.